Medical Description
"Telfast 100 ml each 5 ml contains Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 30mg, Raspberry Flavor.
Telfast 100 ml Carton box containing brown glass bottle containing 100 ml suspension plus insert leaflet & measuring cup."
Indication & Usage
"Telfast 100 ml Relief of symptoms associated with Allergic Rhinitis Starting from 2 years.
Telfast 100 ml Relief of symptoms associated with Urticaria Starting from 6 Months."
Active Ingredients
Fexofenadine
Dosage & Administration
"Dosage of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis 30 mg twice daily when required in patients 2 to 11 years of age.
Dosage Urticaria 30 mg twice daily when required in patients 2 to 11 years of age, and 15 mg twice daily in patients 6 months to 23 months.
Shake well before use."
Side Effects
-Common: Headache, vomiting (children 6 months to 5 years)
-Less common: Drowsiness , fatigue , dizziness , pain , diarrhea , nausea , dyspepsia , dysmenorrhea, myalgia , back pain , limb pain Otitis media , cough , rhinorrhea, fever
-Post marketing surveillance (<1%) revealed that it may cause hypersensitivity reaction (including anaphylaxis, angioedema, chest tightness, dyspnea, flushing, pruritus, skin rash, urticaria).
Safety Advice
-Use with caution in patients with renal impairment; dosage adjustment may be recommended.
-Do not exceed recommended dosage or administer at the same time with aluminum or magnesium antacids or with fruit juices.
-Incase of over dose be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much and when it happened, and seek immediate medical attention. For additional information call us on 16676. Always tell your physician your detailed medical history.
Storage
"Store at temperature Not exceeding 30 °C.
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Drug Interactions
-Alcohol (Ethyl): CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Alcohol (Ethyl)
-Amantadine: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents
-Antacids: May decrease the serum concentration of Fexofenadine. Management: Separate the administration of fexofenadine and aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids.
-Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic): Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic).
Pregnancy & Lactation
-Agents other than fexofenadine are preferred for the treatment of allergic conditions, such as rhinitis, pruritus, and urticaria, in pregnant women
-Information specific to fexofenadine and breastfeeding has not been located.When treatment with an antihistamine is needed in breastfeeding women, other second generation antihistamines with more information available regarding their use in this patient population are preferred.